fox 46s kevin macheck has the story. >> it's nice and refreshing to see a nfl player take a stand against domestic violence. >> former panthers wide receiver steve smith signed autographs and met with fans who took some spare time today to do a little bowling at park lane. >> i'm having a ball out here. >> while certainly a good time, the event does raise money and aware neas to a cause for smith. >> my mother was a victim of domestic violence, so understanding what it was, what she went through, what we went through as kids. >> two years ago, smith started out the strikeout domestic violence event, which has raised tens of thousands of dollars to help victims, but the best thing about is. >> being a voice for the voiceless, being a voice for the people who may not feel comfortable stepping. >> with the support from people like smith, veronica cruz managed to find her voice after falling victim to domestic violence. sharing her story with others. >> sometimes domestic violence seems ambiguous to people who haven't experienced it, so putting details to my experience helps people get better

fox 46s kevin macheck has the story. >> it's nice and refreshing to see a nfl player take a stand against domestic violence. >> former panthers wide receiver steve smith signed autographs and met with fans who took some spare time today to do a little bowling at park lane. >> i'm having a ball out here. >> while certainly a good time, the event does raise money and aware neas to a cause for smith. >> my mother was a victim of domestic violence, so understanding what it was, what she went through, what we went through as kids. >> two years ago, smith started out the strikeout domestic violence event, which has raised tens of thousands of dollars to help victims, but the best thing about is. >> being a voice for the voiceless, being a voice for the people who may not feel comfortable stepping. >> with the support from people managed to find her voice after falling victim to domestic violence. she's paying it forward by sharing her story with others. >> sometimes domestic violence seems ambiguous to people who haven't experienced it, so putting details to my experience helps people get bette